Single Operating Site · San Diego County, CA

Communal Coffee Cart

Name: Communal Coffee Cart
Address: 2221 Fern St Lot, San Diego County, CA

2221 Fern St Lot

Last inspected Sep 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

11 inspections

Routine

Sep 8, 2026

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 6Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds or animals

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Sep 8, 2026

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 8, 2026 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 28, 2025

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

1a. Food Safety Certification & Exp. Date

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode 6Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Dec 9, 2024

A Grade

Official score: 100 · Understand this area’s scale

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Jan 18, 2024

Not scored

1 recorded violation

minorCode 34Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment / Utensils - approved, installed, good repair, capacity; Equipment / Utensils / Linens - storage, use

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 18, 2024 · Original Source

Site Investigation

Jan 9, 2024

Not scored

1 recorded violation

minorCode 34Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Equipment / Utensils - approved, installed, good repair, capacity; Equipment / Utensils / Linens - storage, use

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jan 9, 2024 · Original Source

Site Investigation

Sep 26, 2023

Closed

The health department recorded a closure at this inspection.

2 recorded violations

criticalCode 19Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Potable hot and cold water available

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

minorCode 22Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds or animals

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 26, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Sep 26, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 99 · Understand this area’s scale

1 recorded violation

minorCode 41Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Grade card, signs, last inspection report available; Written operational procedures available and followed; Restroom letter of agreement

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 26, 2023 · Original Source

Re-inspection

Sep 26, 2023

Not scored

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Sep 26, 2023 · Original Source

Site Investigation

Aug 31, 2023

Not scored

1 recorded violation

minorCode 22Pests

Official wording

No rodents, insects, birds or animals

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Aug 31, 2023 · Original Source

Routine

Jul 5, 2023

A Grade

Official score: 96 · Understand this area’s scale

2 recorded violations

minorCode 6Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied and accessible

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature

Official record from County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and Quality, Jul 5, 2023 · Original Source